The enemies are afraid of the phrase “Islamic Awakening.” They are trying not to let the phrase “Islamic Awakening” be used to refer to the current great movement in the region. Why are they doing this? It is because they tremble with fear when they see genuine Islam. They do not fear the kind of Islam which is based on money, corruption, aristocracy and the kind of Islam which is not supported by the majority of people. But they are terrified when they see the kind of Islam which is supported by the majority of people and which is based on action, reliance on God and divine promises. “And surely Allah will help him who helps His cause” [The Holy Quran, 22: 40].

Whenever this kind of Islam emerges, whenever there are signs that this kind of Islam is approaching them, they tremble with fear. They are filled with fear “as if they were frightened donkeys, fleeing from a lion” [The Holy Quran, 74: 50-51]. Therefore, they do not want the phrase “Islamic Awakening” to be used. But we believe that the current great movement is a true example of Islamic Awakening and it has penetrated the world of Islam. This movement will continue in the future and it will not easily deviate from its path.[1]

Today, the enemy’s most important tool for confronting Islamic Awakening is creating discord. They want to pitch Muslims against Muslims, destroy Muslims at the hands of Muslims and keep them busy with conflicts. What is better than keeping Muslims busy with conflicts for the enemies of Islamic independence?[2]

[1] Ayatollah Khamenei’s Speech to Participants of International Conference on Islamic Awakening‌ 11/12/2012

[2] Ayatollah Khamenei’s Speech to Government Officials and Participants of Conference on Islamic Unity 29/1/2013

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